Hybrid Border Security Modeling & Simulation Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Analyst to develop and analyze models of homeland defense systems for CBP missions in the DC/Northern Virginia area.

You will execute simulations of communication, sensor, and surveillance networks to inform test and evaluation and guide acquisition decisions. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in modeling, RF analysis, or related fields, with eligibility for CBP background investigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of modeling and simulation, RF analysis, or related experience.
• Hands-on experience with border surveillance or RF networks.
• Familiarity with DHS/CBP environments and mission needs.
• Ability to obtain CBP background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and analyze models and simulations of homeland defense systems.
• Align M&S activities with DHS Directive 026-06 and CBP objectives.
• Prepare analysis reports and briefings for CBP leadership.
• Collaborate with CBP officers, engineers, and DHS partners on operational reflectivity.
• Document model assumptions, methods, and results for test design improvements.

Skills

RF analysis

Modeling & Simulation

CBP familiarity

Clearance eligibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

STK/AGI

Wireless InSite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Analyst to develop and analyze models of homeland defense systems for CBP missions in the DC/Northern Virginia area.

You will execute simulations of communication, sensor, and surveillance networks to inform test and evaluation and guide acquisition decisions. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in modeling, RF analysis, or related fields, with eligibility for CBP background investigation.